In early August 2016 we welcomed Yao (Edwin) from Zhu Hai in China, he is here helping us during a gap year after completing his Masters Degree in Robotic Engineering at Edith Cowan University  in W.A.

Shortly after arriving Yao could see the need for a new adjustable cattle loading ramp and set to work on the design calculations.

The original stock loading ramp.

The steel arrives.

Yao begins cutting and drilling the steel tubing

With the old ramp dismantled the concreted posts are removed and the ground is cut out ready to pour the new concrete base.

All ready to pour the concrete

Two weeks later, job is completed on time and on budget!

Adjustable ramp and 5 meters long, just what we needed. Thanks Yao.

 

Careful training and supervision done Yao cuts up this fallen tree and begin another year's winter wood supply. 

Replacing a lost ear tag.

In the morning young cattle are always hungry.

 

Visiting the weekly cattle sale at Launceston

Yao masters the correct action for wood splitting.

Yao is the center of attention

Time to run out some dry hay.

Some of our rising 2 year old grass fed Angus Steers bred here and fully accredited, export quality.